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Alert and Oriented

Alert and Oriented

Alert and Oriented 60 Episodes Feb 26, 2026

Alert and Oriented is a medical student-led podcast focused on building clinical reasoning skills in early learners. Each episode gives listeners a space to practice diagnostic thinking by working through cases and reasoning aloud. The show embraces trial and error, acknowledging that wrong turns are part of learning. Its goal is to improve diagnosis in medicine through repeated practice and discussion.

Episodes

#59 - Doctor's Playbook - Lee Jones, MD: Following a Compass of Curiosity
#59 - Doctor's Playbook - Lee Jones, MD: Following a Compass of Curiosity Feb 26, 2026 3406 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lee Jones, who is a clinician, medical educator, mentor, and leader. Dr. Jones completed his bachelor of arts in psychology at Dartmouth, his doctorate of medicine at Columbia, and his residency in psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Jones then served as chief resident at UCLA, before completing a fellowship in clinical and research consultation-liaison at Memor
#58 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Cracking the Joint Pain Differential
#58 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Cracking the Joint Pain Differential Dec 8, 2025 2035 Welcome to the fourth episode of our Early Clinical Learners Series, a series dedicated to fostering clinical reasoning skills and strategies in early clinical trainees. This episode focuses on the musculoskeletal (MSK) block and uses a clinical case to guide listeners through approaching joint pain, identifying key red flags, and narrowing a differential diagnosis.Hosts: Caroline Wang, Samantha S
#57 – Leading by Influence: Dr. Bruce Henschen, MD, MPH on Coaching, Culture, and Care in Medicine
#57 – Leading by Influence: Dr. Bruce Henschen, MD, MPH on Coaching, Culture, and Care in Medicine Sep 26, 2025 2818 In this episode of The Doctor’s Playbook, we sit down with Dr. Bruce Henschen, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center. Dr. Henschen shares how leading by influence has shaped his approach to medical education, clinical reasoning, and patient care. We explore what it means to build a positive l
#56 - Inside the Hospital Ethics Pager with Rev. Clayton Thomason: A Special Episode on Ethics, Spirituality & Medicine
#56 - Inside the Hospital Ethics Pager with Rev. Clayton Thomason: A Special Episode on Ethics, Spirituality & Medicine Sep 11, 2025 2432 This special episode of The Doctor’s Playbook steps outside the usual clinical lens to explore the ethical, spiritual, and human dimensions of medicine. My guest is The Reverend Clayton L. Thomason, J.D., M.Div., who holds the Bishop Anderson Endowed Chair of Religion and Ethics in Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, where he serves as Chair of the Department of Religion, Health & Huma
#54 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Esophageal Disorders and GI Pearls
#54 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Esophageal Disorders and GI Pearls Aug 29, 2025 3030 Welcome to our third episode of the Early Clinical Learners Series - a series dedicated towards fostering clinical reasoning skills and strategies in early clinical learners. This episode is sponsored by LearningCortex - visit www.learningcortex.com to start learning smarter today!Hosts: Caroline Wang, Andrew Mohama, Mohan Bhadriraju Guests: Nicole Glick, John KimProduced By: Caroline Wang, Andrew
#53 - Doctor's Playbook - Christine Tsai, MD: When Past Wounds Become Future Gifts
#53 - Doctor's Playbook - Christine Tsai, MD: When Past Wounds Become Future Gifts Apr 8, 2025 5371 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Christine Tsai, a doctor, educator, and mentor whose career exemplifies excellence in medicine. Dr. Tsai is an associate professor of medicine and attending physician of hospital medicine at RUSH medical center. She completed her B.A. in biochemical sciences at Harvard, her M.D. at Columbia, and her residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health and
#52 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Pulmonary Care Pearls
#52 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Pulmonary Care Pearls Apr 3, 2025 2811 Welcome to our second episode of the Early Clinical Learners Series - a series dedicated towards fostering clinical reasoning skills and strategies in early clinical learners! In this episode, hosts Caroline Wang, Dr. Kevin Grudzinski, and Samantha Shih guide M1 students Kenny Pham and Naomi Bennett through a classic Alert and Oriented case discussing a farmer's cough. Next, our hosts share clinic
#51 - Doctor's Playbook - Navigating Medicine with Tim Rowe, MD: Teaching, Mentorship, and Critical Care Insights
#51 - Doctor's Playbook - Navigating Medicine with Tim Rowe, MD: Teaching, Mentorship, and Critical Care Insights Mar 12, 2025 3081 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Tim Rowe, a leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine. In this episode, Dr. Rowe shares his journey through medicine, his passion for teaching and mentorship, and his expertise in critical care and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Whether you're a medical student, resident, or seasoned physician, you'll gain valuable perspectives on navigating
#50 - Doctor's Playbook - Benjamin Singer, MD: Medical Jeopardy Champion Turned Master Physician-Scientist
#50 - Doctor's Playbook - Benjamin Singer, MD: Medical Jeopardy Champion Turned Master Physician-Scientist Mar 10, 2025 2644 In this episode of The Doctor’s Playbook, we sit down with Dr. Ben Singer—pulmonary critical care physician, scientist, and two-time Medical Jeopardy national champion. A leader in ICU and pulmonary medicine, he was a trusted voice during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be the go-to expert for tackling the toughest clinical cases.We explore the art of clinical reasoning in an era of rapid r
#49 - Doctor’s Playbook - 12 Years, 3 IM Residencies, 3 Countries: Naim Battikh, MD's Journey of Clinical Mastery
#49 - Doctor’s Playbook - 12 Years, 3 IM Residencies, 3 Countries: Naim Battikh, MD's Journey of Clinical Mastery Feb 22, 2025 2874 Dr. Naim Batik’s journey through medicine is nothing short of extraordinary—12 years of Internal Medicine training across three countries, multiple visa rejections, and an unrelenting drive to become the best physician he can be. From 8 years of combined residency in Syria and Qatar to finally landing at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for his third IM residency, Naim’s path is a masterclass in pe
#48 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Cracking the Case – HFrEF & Clinical Reasoning
#48 – Early Clinical Learners Series: Cracking the Case – HFrEF & Clinical Reasoning Feb 14, 2025 2810 Welcome to our first episode of the Early Clinical Learners Series - a series dedicated towards fostering clinical reasoning skills and strategies in early clinical learners! In this episode, hosts Caroline Wang, Andrew Mohama, and Samantha Shih guide M1 student Adrian Jenson through a classic Alert and Oriented case. Joined by expert clinician Dr. Richard Abrams, they break down key clinical reas
#47 - Doctor's Playbook - Frameworks, Favorite Failures, and Future Trends: Daniel Boctor, MD on Clinical Reasoning
#47 - Doctor's Playbook - Frameworks, Favorite Failures, and Future Trends: Daniel Boctor, MD on Clinical Reasoning Jan 25, 2025 2217 What does it take to master clinical reasoning in an ever-evolving medical landscape? Dr. Daniel Boctor, MD dives into the complexities of decision-making in medicine, why asking “why” is a skill every doctor should cultivate, and how AI can complement—but never replace—the human touch in healthcare. In this intellectually stimulating conversation, host Andrew Mohama seeks out Daniel's insights on

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